Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Barnard College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$70K
+
Room
$22K
+
Books
$1,150
=
Sticker Price
$89,538
$70K+$22K+$1,150=$89,538
Your Family Income
Sticker
$89,538
−
Your Aid
$70,444
=
Net Price
$19,094
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Barnard College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$89,538
Tuition and Fees
$69,888
Room and Board
$21,714
Books and Supplies
$1,150
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$60,738
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$28,800
Barnard College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$11,600
$30–48k
$15,374
$48–75k
$19,094
$75–110k
$24,753
$110k+
$51,378
Understanding Your Aid Package
Barnard College has a sticker price of $89,538 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $89,538/year
Average aid: $60,738 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$19,094/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$11,600/year
16% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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16%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
16%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$18,000
Range (25th–75th)$10,000 – $19,055
Median Parent PLUS Loans$65,000
Debt Manageability
0.25x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$80,516
Earnings Growth
+33%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$54,604
25th %ile
$122,978
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Barnard College Cost & Financial Aid
Barnard College's published tuition is $89,538 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $19,094—a difference of $70,444.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $11,600 at Barnard College. 16% of students receive Pell Grants.
Barnard College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Barnard College graduates is $18,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $191 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $51,378 at Barnard College—still $38,160 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
